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HealthThu, 02 Jun 2016 18:58:50 ESTnews384112719Prenatal n-3 LCPUFAs don't cut IgE-linked disease in children(HealthDay)—Prenatal supplementation with omega-3 (n-3) long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFA) does not reduce immunoglobulin E (IgE)-associated allergic disease in children, according to a study published online May 25 in Pediatrics.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2016-05-prenatal-n-lcpufas-dont-ige-linked.html
ImmunologyThu, 26 May 2016 16:20:01 ESTnews383495307Scientists to use microbes and methane to create sustainable Omega 3Scientists are trying to find a new way to produce the nutritional fatty acids called Omega 3 that are currently sourced from fish oil from the world's declining natural fish stocks.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2016-05-scientists-microbes-methane-sustainable-omega.html
HealthThu, 05 May 2016 09:40:02 ESTnews381659054Omega-3 fatty acids may play role in bipolar disorder(HealthDay)—There may be a link between levels of omega-3 fatty acids and bipolar disorder, according to a small study published in the November issue of Bipolar Disorders.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-12-omega-fatty-acids-role-bipolar.html
Psychology & PsychiatryMon, 07 Dec 2015 13:10:02 ESTnews368714178Children who are leaner report eating more polyunsaturated fatty acidsThe results of a recent study show that children who report eating more polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), found in tree nuts, seeds and fatty fish, and consume a higher ratio of PUFA: saturated fatty acids (SFAs), have more lean body mass, lower percent body fat, and less intra-abdominal fat (belly fat).http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-08-children-leaner-polyunsaturated-fatty-acids.html
HealthWed, 12 Aug 2015 14:20:01 ESTnews358606929Omega-3 may block psychosis years later, study finds Omega-3, a fatty acid found in oily fish, may prevent the onset of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders long after being consumed, according to a study released Tuesday.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-08-omega-block-psychosis-years.html
NeuroscienceTue, 11 Aug 2015 11:10:21 ESTnews358510212PolyU establishes Hong Kong's first breast milk nutrient databaseBreastfeeding has become more common all across the world in recent years, however, breastfeeding rate has remained low in Hong Kong. One of the main reasons is that Hong Kong mothers worry about the nutrient adequacy of their breast milk to meet the growing needs of the infant. Local healthcare professionals also lack reference of breast milk composition of local mothers in their daily practice. In light of filling the data gap of Hong Kong breast milk nutrition research, the research team at PolyU embarked on the study in breast milk research, with an aim to understanding the diet and nutritional characteristics of breast milk in Hong Kong lactating women, so as to analyze how daily diet affects the nutritional composition of breast milk.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-07-polyu-hong-kong-breast-nutrient.html
HealthTue, 21 Jul 2015 10:20:13 ESTnews356692754Muscadine grape seed oil may help reduce obesity, study showsMuscadine grape seed oil supplies a form of vitamin E, giving scientists another clue to reducing obesity, a new University of Florida study shows.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-07-muscadine-grape-seed-oil-obesity.html
Overweight and ObesityWed, 01 Jul 2015 06:37:16 ESTnews354951429Brain development suffers from lack of fish oil fatty acids, study findsWhile recent reports question whether fish oil supplements support heart health, UC Irvine scientists have found that the fatty acids they contain are vitally important to the developing brain.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-04-brain-lack-fish-oil-fatty.html
NeuroscienceWed, 15 Apr 2015 16:08:42 ESTnews348332907Marine Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid intake is associated with lower risk of MSI-high CRCHigh intake of marine ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) is associated with lower risk of microsatellite instable (MSI) colorectal cancers (CRCs) but not microsatellite stable (MSS) CRCs, according to a new study published March 25 in the JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-03-marine-omega-polyunsaturated-fatty-acid.html
CancerWed, 25 Mar 2015 16:00:01 ESTnews346489921Discovery adds health benefits to common Canadian cropsIn addition to the nutritional value they already contain, common Canadian crops like canola and flax may soon have cancer-fighting benefits too.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-03-discovery-health-benefits-common-canadian.html
HealthThu, 12 Mar 2015 07:40:01 ESTnews345363676Fatty acids in fish may shield brain from mercury damageNew findings from research in the Seychelles provide further evidence that the benefits of fish consumption on prenatal development may offset the risks associated with mercury exposure. In fact, the new study, which appears today in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, suggests that the nutrients found in fish have properties that protect the brain from the potential toxic effects of the chemical.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-01-fatty-acids-fish-shield-brain.html
HealthWed, 21 Jan 2015 14:00:02 ESTnews341059193Human genetic research uncovers how omega-6 fatty acids lower bad cholesterolSupplementing the diet with omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids has beneficial effects on heart health by lowering "bad" LDL cholesterol and raising "good" HDL cholesterol, but the underlying mechanisms involved are poorly understood. Now research based on the genetic information from over 100,000 individuals of European ancestry has uncovered a gene that affects blood cholesterol levels through the generation of a compound from omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids, called lipoxins. The study, publishing online October 16 in the Cell Press journal Cell Metabolism, also provides additional evidence that aspirin assists in preventing heart attacks by promoting lipoxin production. These insights could change the way doctors care for patients at increased risk for heart disease.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2014-10-human-genetic-uncovers-omega-fatty.html
CardiologyThu, 16 Oct 2014 12:10:03 ESTnews332677606Dietary polyunsaturated fatty acids linked to smaller risk of coronary heart diseaseA recent study completed at the University of Eastern Finland shows that dietary polyunsaturated fatty acids may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. The sources of polyunsaturated fatty acids include fish, vegetable oils, and nuts. The findings were published in Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis & Vascular Biology, an esteemed journal of the American Heart Association.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2014-09-dietary-polyunsaturated-fatty-acids-linked.html
CardiologyTue, 30 Sep 2014 08:30:01 ESTnews331283480Lipids boost the brainConsuming oils with high polyunsaturated fatty acid content, in particular those containing omega-3s, is beneficial for the health. But the mechanisms underlying this phenomenon are poorly known. Researchers at the Institut de Pharmacologie Moléculaire et Cellulaire (CNRS/Université Nice Sophia Antipolis), the Unité Compartimentation et Dynamique Cellulaires (CNRS/Institut Curie/UPMC), the INSERM and the Université de Poitiers investigated the effect of lipids bearing polyunsaturated chains when they are integrated into cell membranes. Their work shows that the presence of these lipids makes the membranes more malleable and therefore more sensitive to deformation and fission by proteins. These results, published on August 8, 2014 in Science, could help explain the extraordinary efficacy of endocytosis in neuron cells.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2014-08-lipids-boost-brain.html
Medical researchMon, 11 Aug 2014 08:40:01 ESTnews326964108Defects in fatty acid transport proteins linked to schizophrenia and autismUsing diverse methodologies, neuroscientists from the RIKEN Brain Science Institute report that defects in Fatty Acid Binding Proteins (FABPs) may help to explain the pathology in some cases of schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorders. After identifying mutations in FABPs from patients, the group led by Senior Team Leader Takeo Yoshikawa determined that the genetic disruption of Fabps in mice mimics disease behaviors seen in patients. This work suggests that disruption of FABPs could be a common link underlying some forms of these two prevalent mental disorders.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2014-07-defects-fatty-acid-proteins-linked.html
GeneticsTue, 15 Jul 2014 12:50:08 ESTnews324647395Omega-3 inhibits blood vessel growth in age-related macular degenerationAge-related macular degeneration (AMD), which is characterized by choroidal neovascularization (CNV), or blood vessel growth, is the primary cause of blindness in elderly individuals of industrialized countries. The prevalence of the disease is projected to increase 50% by the year 2020. There is an urgent need for new pharmacological interventions for the treatment and prevention of AMD.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2014-06-omega-inhibits-blood-vessel-growth.html
Medical researchMon, 16 Jun 2014 15:00:14 ESTnews322139692Fatty acid composition in blood reflects the quality of dietary fat and carbohydrates in childrenRecently published research in the University of Eastern Finland found that fatty acid composition in blood is not only a biomarker for the quality of dietary fat but also reflects the quality of dietary carbohydrates. For example the proportion of oleic acid was higher among children who consumed a lot of candy and little high-fibre grain products. Earlier studies on the topic have mainly concentrated on the association of the quality of dietary fat with fatty acid composition in blood. In the present study, the association of the quality of dietary carbohydrates with plasma fatty acid composition was investigated for the first time in children.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2014-04-fatty-acid-composition-blood-quality.html
HealthMon, 07 Apr 2014 08:42:40 ESTnews316078953Omega-3 fatty acids, xanthophylls don't cut CVD risk(HealthDay)—Dietary supplementation with ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids or macular xanthophylls do not seem to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in older adults with age-related macular degeneration, according to a study published online March 17 in JAMA Internal Medicine.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2014-03-omega-fatty-acids-xanthophylls-dont.html
CardiologyFri, 21 Mar 2014 17:10:01 ESTnews314635772New evidence raises questions about the link between fatty acids and heart diseaseA new study raises questions about current guidelines which generally restrict the consumption of saturated fats and encourage consumption of polyunsaturated fats to prevent heart disease. The research was published today, 18 March, in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2014-03-evidence-link-fatty-acids-heart.html
HealthMon, 17 Mar 2014 17:00:04 ESTnews314278641Low saturated fat diets don't curb heart disease risk or help you live longerDiets low in saturated fat don't curb heart disease risk or help you live longer, says a leading US cardiovascular research scientist and doctor of pharmacy in an editorial in the open access journal Open Heart.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2014-03-saturated-fat-diets-dont-curb.html
CardiologyWed, 05 Mar 2014 18:30:01 ESTnews313250384Amount and types of fat we eat affect health and risk of diseaseHealthy adults should consume between 20 percent and 35 percent of their calories from dietary fat, increase their consumption of omega-3 fatty acids, and limit their intake of saturated and trans fats, according to an updated position paper from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2014-01-amount-fat-affect-health-disease.html
HealthFri, 10 Jan 2014 10:20:01 ESTnews308568402Excess omega-3 fatty acids could lead to negative health effectsA new review suggests that omega-3 fatty acids taken in excess could have unintended health consequences in certain situations, and that dietary standards based on the best available evidence need to be established.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-10-excess-omega-fatty-acids-negative.html
HealthMon, 28 Oct 2013 14:14:06 ESTnews302188436High serum omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid content protects against brain abnormalitiesAccording to a new study, high long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid content in blood may lower the risk of small brain infarcts and other brain abnormalities in the elderly. The study was published in Journal of the American Heart Association.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-10-high-serum-omega-polyunsaturated-fatty.html
CardiologyThu, 17 Oct 2013 07:30:02 ESTnews301211963Diets low in polyunsaturated fatty acids may be a problem for youngstersIn the first study to closely examine the polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) intake among U.S. children under the age of 5, Sarah Keim, PhD, principal investigator in the Center for Biobehavioral Health at The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, has found what might be a troubling deficit in the diet of many youngsters. The study, published online today by Maternal and Child Nutrition, used data on nearly 2500 children age 12 to 60 months from the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-09-diets-polyunsaturated-fatty-acids-problem.html
HealthFri, 13 Sep 2013 14:50:01 ESTnews298299763Hitting the gym may help men avoid diet-induced erectile dysfunctionObesity continues to plague the U.S. and now extends to much of the rest of the world. One probable reason for this growing health problem is more people worldwide eating the so-called Western diet, which contains high levels of saturated fat, omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (the type of fat found in vegetable oil), and added sugar. Researchers have long known that this pattern of consumption, as well as the weight gain it often causes, contributes to a wide range of other health problems including erectile dysfunction and heart disease. Other than changing eating patterns, researchers haven't discovered an effective way to avoid these problems.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-08-gym-men-diet-induced-erectile-dysfunction.html
HealthTue, 20 Aug 2013 11:16:40 ESTnews296216189Eating fish cuts risk of rheumatoid arthritis in women(HealthDay)—Regular consumption of dietary long-chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in fish is associated with reduced risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in women, according to research published online Aug. 12 in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-08-fish-rheumatoid-arthritis-women.html
Arthritis & RheumatismTue, 13 Aug 2013 15:10:01 ESTnews295623571DHA-enriched formula in infancy linked to positive cognitive outcomes in childhoodUniversity of Kansas scientists have found that infants who were fed formula enriched with long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFA) from birth to 12 months scored significantly better than a control group on several measures of intelligence conducted between the ages of three to six years.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-08-dha-enriched-formula-infancy-linked-positive.html
HealthTue, 13 Aug 2013 02:17:43 ESTnews295579027Fatty acids could aid cancer prevention and treatmentOmega-3 fatty acids, contained in oily fish such as salmon and trout, selectively inhibit growth and induce cell death in early and late-stage oral and skin cancers, according to new research from scientists at Queen Mary, University of London.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-08-fatty-acids-aid-cancer-treatment.html
CancerThu, 01 Aug 2013 09:21:56 ESTnews294567707Fatty acids found in fish linked to lower risk of breast cancerThe results show that each 0.1 g per day or 0.1% energy per day increment of intake of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (n-3 PUFA) derived from fish was associated with a 5% reduction in risk. To achieve this risk reduction, intake of oily fish such as salmon, tuna or sardines should be 1-2 portions per person per week.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-06-fatty-acids-fish-linked-breast.html
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